In John Lennon's words 'Art came First'. The complete collection of his artwork is coming to England for the first time in May and will include several images from Yoko Ono's private collection, which will not be for sale.

The collection which dates from 1968 up to Lennon's death in 1980, includes 13 pieces from The Real Love book. These images illustrate John's love for his son Sean and were created in the Dakota Building when Sean was a baby. The exhibition indicates John's relationship with Yoko and his attitude towards everyday life and his sense of humour.

John Lennon was one of the most imaginative thinkers of our time. Even before he was a Beatle, he was a poet, musician and artist. Art was John's first love. He began drawing long before he owned a guitar, attending the Liverpool School of Art in 1957 - 1960.

He continued to draw throughout his life. The limited edition artwork in this exhibition consists of lithographs, serigraphs and copper etchings hand produced from the original drawings.

His primary medium was line drawing, either in pen, pencil or Japanese Sumi ink. All works are signed by Yoko Ono with John's personal chop and are available for sale.

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